Easy Cheesy Pork Chop and Rice Casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
FOR ROASTS, CHOPS and TENDERLOINS
Cook to 145 F with 3 minute rest
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Ingredients
4 New York (top loin) pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
2 cups frozen vegetable mixture , thawed
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for casserole dish
1 tablespoon Italian parsley , (optional)
Cooking Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the rice, vegetables, cheddar, ricotta or cottage cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, sprinkle the Parmesan on top, and set aside.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chops and cook until browned on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Arrange the chops, browned side up, on top of the rice mixture and bake until the rice mixture is hot and the chops are cooked to 145 degrees F., about 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 3 minutes.
Serve the chops over the rice mixture, sprinkled with the parsley, if using.
Serves 4
Serving Suggestions
To change things up, make the casserole with brown rice or a white- or brown-and-wild rice blend. You can also keep things interesting by using different frozen vegetable mixtures or your own mixture of blanched or steamed vegetables—or by using different cheeses. Bone-in pork chops can used as well. On the side, consider a big green salad or sautéed spinach, kale, or chard.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 850 calories
Protein: 63 grams
Fat: 29 grams
Sodium: 420 milligrams
Cholesterol: 190 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 14 grams
Carbohydrates: 81 grams
Fiber: 2 grams